Origin
Gaithersburg, MD
Evening in Gaithersburg on Thursday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaithersburg, MD to Green Valley, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaithersburg, MD
Kristopher Hines
Green Valley, MD
Kevyn Costa
Trip Overview
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Green Valley, MD covers 14.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, Green Valley Road, North Frederick Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and Green Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Green Valley Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Turn left onto MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22
Toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MD 109 / Old Hundred Road
At end of road, turn left onto MD 109 / Old Hundred Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Green Valley, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
Barnesville
12 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Green Valley Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Frederick Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Hundred Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Frederick Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Urbana Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quince Orchard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prices Distillery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaithersburg, MD and Green Valley, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 355
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frederick Avenue
3
Turn left onto MD 124
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Quince Orchard Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 270 North
5
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 109: Hyattstown, Barnesville
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 109
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Hundred Road
8
Turn left onto MD 355
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Frederick Road
9
Continue on MD 355
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Urbana Pike
10
Turn right onto MD 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Valley Road
11
Turn right onto Prices Distillery Road
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prices Distillery Road
12
Turn right
49 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left
197 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Green Valley, MD
Evening in Green Valley on Thursday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Green Valley, MD covers 14.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Green Valley Road, North Frederick Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Gaithersburg, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 355 / North Frederick Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gaithersburg, MD to Green Valley, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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